Fastpacking events by HAL: Check out our 2019 Adventures! Himalayan Adventure Labs is a pioneer in fastpacking events in Nepal. Our adventures are designed for trail runners and ultralight backpackers who want to cover big distances in the mountains and get off the beaten track. This non-competitive format also means we can stop and visit temples and smell flowers along the way. “If you really want to experience Nepal in […]
On Open Letter to Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel: Why you will not be breaking the FKT on the Great Himalaya Trail
We are writing you and asking that you, and your sponsors, stop saying that you are attempting to set the FKT on the Great Himalayan Trail. This type of statement displays a lack of understanding about the history of Great Himalayan Trail and the many possible route variations. Himalayan Adventure Labs maintains the most complete database of people who have crossed the Himalayas on foot, as well as the […]
New Women’s FKT on Annapurna Circuit by Sunny Stroeer: 3 days, 23 hours and 39 minutes
Big Congrats to Suzanne (Sunny) Stroeer for breaking the women’s FKT on the Annapurna Circuit. by over 14 hours, finishing ~November 19th. Sunny finished in 3 days, 23 hours and 39 minutes. The previous time was held by Patricia Franco and Taylor in fall 2016. We will add a link to her full trip report here when we have it, but for now some details passed on to us by Sunny: (Update: […]
Explore Langtang and Annapurna with us in 2017
We are still looking for a few strong trail runners to join us in Nepal this April and September for some exploratory fast packs! We have 2 spots left on a trip this spring to Langtang Valley and 9 spots left on a fast pack around the Annapurna Circuit in the fall. Both trips are co-led by Sudeep Kandel and Seth Wolpin. The plan? To travel quick, light, and self-supported […]